Cartridge Trap (open)
built into the butt of a combination gun, to hold both rifle and shotgun
cartridges.

Cartridge Trap (closed) built into the buttplate of a Griffin & Howe rifle.

Cartridge Trap (closed) built into the underside of a rifle buttstock.

Cartridge Trap - A compartment built into the buttstock of a long gun,
usually with a hinged cover, in which are drilled holes deep enough to hold
several spare cartridges of the type suitable for use in the specific gun.

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